As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Architect IV in the United States is $111,287. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,945 to $121,771, with most professionals earning between $95,350 and $131,316.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $121,771 | $10,148 | $2,342 | $59 |
| Average | $111,287 | $9,274 | $2,140 | $54 |
| 25th Percentile | $102,945 | $8,579 | $1,980 | $49 |
An entry-level Architect IV with less than 1 year of experience earns about $106,929. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $107,552. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $108,548. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $110,042, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $112,382.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Architect IV | $106,929 |
| Intermediate Level Architect IV | $107,552 |
| Senior Level Architect IV | $108,548 |
| Specialist Level Architect IV | $110,042 |
| Expert Level Architect IV | $112,382 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 1% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Architect IV compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $102,363 in 2023 to approximately $102,882 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Architect IV salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $111,287 | 73.3% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $8,513 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $5,230 | 3.4% | ||
| Disability | $890 | 0.6% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,056 | 4.0% | ||
| Pension | $6,121 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $13,697 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $151,795 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.2% |
| High School | 0.3% |
| Associates | 2.0% |
| Bachelors | 45.4% |
| Masters | 51.7% |
| Doctorate | 0.4% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Architect IV is $111,287. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Architect IV is $54; the average weekly pay of Architect IV is $2,140; the average monthly pay of Architect IV is $9,274.
An Architect IV's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Architect IV earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Architect IV is $140,366.
The highest pay for Architect IV is $131,316.
The lowest pay for Architect IV is $95,350.
Responsible for substantial architectural projects. Selects, evaluates, and implements architectural procedures and techniques used to complete projects. Has a diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices, uses advanced techniques, and has responsibility for finished plans, specifications, and material approval. Drafts reports and specifications, supervises the preparation of architectural plans, and reviews completed plans and estimates. May supervise and guide the work of lower-level architects. Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture. Requires a State Architect's License. Typically reports to a manager. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience.
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